Ana Ishida

Ana Ishida has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over 26 years. Ana'smost recent role was as the Global Sales Director at QIMA/WQS, a position they started in September 2020. Prior to that, they worked as an International Education Specialist and Franchise Owner at IE Intercâmbio no Exterior from November 2019 to September 2020.

From 2014 to 2018, Ana held multiple roles at Informa Exhibitions Brasil. Ana worked as a Project Director within the Salesforce Global team, providing crucial support in decision-making processes and addressing user needs and legal requirements in Brazil. Ana also served as a Commercial Director and Show Manager for ExpoVinis & Sial Brasil, where they achieved significant revenue growth through strategic client engagement and innovative sales and marketing initiatives.

Before joining Informa Exhibitions Brasil, Ana was the Operational & Sales Director at AchieveGlobal Brasil from April 2010 to December 2013. During their tenure, they successfully launched two new business units, exceeding performance targets by an impressive 243% in the first year.

Earlier in their career, Ana worked at KNect365 as a Commercial Director and Customer Relations Manager, contributing to the company's growth through the development and implementation of commercial strategies, effective sales management, and high-performance customer service.

Ana has also held positions at IIR - Institute for International Research as an Inside Sales Supervisor, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. as a Sales Account Executive, Banco Antonio de Queiroz S/A as an Inside Sales Coordinator, and Banco Crefisul S/A as an Inside Sales Coordinator.

Overall, Ana Ishida has a track record of success in various leadership and sales roles, demonstrating their expertise in strategic decision-making, client engagement, sales and marketing strategies, and team leadership.

Ana Ishida completed their education with the following qualifications:

- From 2021 to 2022, they attended FIA Business School and obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Sustainability.

- From 2013 to 2015, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, specializing in Business Administration and Management.

- From 2003 to 2006, Ana Ishida earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Universidade Paulista.

- Ana also studied Economics at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo from 1994 to 2000.

In addition to their formal education, Ana Ishida has obtained several certifications, including Marketing Tools: Digital Marketing, Design Thinking, Scrum, Operations Analytics, and Customer Analytics from various institutions such as LinkedIn and Wharton - University of Pennsylvania.